Need plans(specs) for a bed lifter - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**crossy** · 04-08-2003, 03:45 PM

I need plans, blue prints or just specifics on the device the body shops BUY to lift truck beds with a mobile crane . I will settle for a good picture of a store bought or Holmes made one . I'm sure I can figure it out because I fabricated for a living once,and built my own engine testing stand. I just thought I would save myself some math. got any good pictures of what worked for you at home without a bed lifter. I always work alone or with just one 9 year old helper so it needs to be mechanical. thanx , DAVE

*rage'nrat638* · 04-08-2003, 11:15 PM

all you do....is cut two 2x4's the inside width of you bed ......
turn them 1 1/2" side up ..for max strength...drill two holes ...
one in each end..big enough for your favorite heavy duty rope
tie any way you want at board....so wont come out....(big knot)
or loop...cut rope so ends wiil be even in center...after loops are tied....hook to comealong from rafter....do same for rear....lift...
roll truck from under ...drive truck from under.....sit on h.d. saw horse's......do your thing......no room in garage ..raise back up
pull truck back in....leave bed up in air...close door ...go see momma

boy i sure wish i could just draw a picture, its easy, modify
a will.thats how i did mine...crawled inside the bed every think on horse's.....buy some good steel ones from home depot...or favorite hardware store.......MARK i love you man

79GMC454C35 · 04-09-2003, 12:47 AM

I went the expensive way. I invited 3 friends over for a beer. 4 guys can lift the bed off very easly. However, those same 4 guys can drink a lot of beer. Dont break out the beer until the bed is off, this will help prevent any dents & broken feet.

Ol' Grey · 04-09-2003, 12:17 PM

I use a forklift and some rope

Just tie the end of the bed to the load cage on the lift and go at it.

Low87 · 04-09-2003, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by 79GMC454C35
4 guys can lift the bed off very easly.

WUSS!

Everytime I lift my bed off it's just me and another guy at the wheel wells. Not fun, especially since this last time was within the confines of my 2 car garage (more like 1.5 car).

**swervin ervin** · 04-09-2003, 02:36 PM

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Originally posted by Low87

WUSS! Everytime I lift my bed off it's just me and another guy at the wheel wells. Not fun, especially since this last time was within the confines of my 2 car garage (more like 1.5 car).

Yeah, me and my 15 year old son lifted mine off this past weekend.

Low87 · 04-09-2003, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin

Yeah, me and my 15 year old son lifted mine off this past weekend.

See, even a geriatric and an adolescent can do it by themselves!

BigRed · 04-09-2003, 03:26 PM

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Originally posted by Low87

See, even a geriatric and an adolescent can do it by themselves!

Oh, now that's just wrong! But true

**crossy** · 04-09-2003, 03:55 PM

well a forklift is a dream
as fara sa geriatric goes . I have a few on swervin I think? my only son aint old enough for that yet tthough. and the wife says no mas. DAVE

04-08-2003, 03:45 PM	#1
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,042	Need plans(specs) for a bed lifter I need plans, blue prints or just specifics on the device the body shops BUY to lift truck beds with a mobile crane . I will settle for a good picture of a store bought or Holmes made one . I'm sure I can figure it out because I fabricated for a living once,and built my own engine testing stand. I just thought I would save myself some math. got any good pictures of what worked for you at home without a bed lifter. I always work alone or with just one 9 year old helper so it needs to be mechanical. thanx , DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww 84,C10 SWB-Yella,stock 86 K10 SWB-Red, hopped up 305,4/S LOTS of Cummins trucks. Last edited by crossy; 04-09-2003 at 05:45 AM.

04-08-2003, 11:15 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	peice of cake all you do....is cut two 2x4's the inside width of you bed ...... turn them 1 1/2" side up ..for max strength...drill two holes ... one in each end..big enough for your favorite heavy duty rope tie any way you want at board....so wont come out....(big knot) or loop...cut rope so ends wiil be even in center...after loops are tied....hook to comealong from rafter....do same for rear....lift... roll truck from under ...drive truck from under.....sit on h.d. saw horse's......do your thing......no room in garage ..raise back up pull truck back in....leave bed up in air...close door ...go see momma boy i sure wish i could just draw a picture, its easy, modify a will.thats how i did mine...crawled inside the bed every think on horse's.....buy some good steel ones from home depot...or favorite hardware store.......MARK i love you man

04-09-2003, 12:17 PM	#4
Ol' Grey A work in progress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 104	I use a forklift and some rope Just tie the end of the bed to the load cage on the lift and go at it. __________________ Marc Cook 1986 Chevy Silverado C-10 LWB Gunmetal Grey Metallic 5.0L HO, 700-R4, '73 12-bolt rear Long tube headers, 2.5" dual exhaust dumped before the axle. 1988 GMC Sierra SLE 4WD 5.7L, 700-R4, stock everything 6000LB winch

04-09-2003, 03:55 PM	#9
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,042	well a forklift is a dream as fara sa geriatric goes . I have a few on swervin I think? my only son aint old enough for that yet tthough. and the wife says no mas. DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww 84,C10 SWB-Yella,stock 86 K10 SWB-Red, hopped up 305,4/S LOTS of Cummins trucks.

04-09-2003, 12:47 AM	#3
79GMC454C35 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 115	I went the expensive way. I invited 3 friends over for a beer. 4 guys can lift the bed off very easly. However, those same 4 guys can drink a lot of beer. Dont break out the beer until the bed is off, this will help prevent any dents & broken feet.



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